“Ayla” Vintage Chanel Pearl Brooch Pendant

When Coco Chanel opened her iconic store in 1954 on the Rue Cambon, it was already well established that Madame Chanel loved pearls and all pearl jewellery.  

She had an idea that all the couture on display in the store, be draped in Chanel costume jewellery.  Of course pearls featured very heavily in the Chanel costume jewellery line.

This pendant is from the early 1960’s and was originally a Chanel brooch.  Imagine if this was one of those costume pieces in the store at that time….how amazing would that be!

As I’ve mentioned before, I have two reliable sources for my vintage designer buttons, tags and zipper pulls.  I was recently sent this from the Parisian gentleman who has an incredibly extensive collection of all things designer.  Some items are not for sale, but he often sends me emails with different things he thinks I might be interested in.

He went to the Paris designer auctions and he managed to find some of these vintage brooches, but somewhere along the line, the brooch pins had been broken.  We’ve been working together now for several years, so he knows what I like and what I can do with vintage designer things, so as soon as he won the bid for some of the brooches, he contacted me immediately.  He only had to say “Chanel pearl brooch” and I said “yes!  I’ll take it”

I love the substantial size of this brooch, it makes such a great pendant.

Completely hand crafted in solid sterling silver, with a large, chunky sterling silver bail, that may even allow you to string this onto your pearls.   The brooch was originally a gold/rose toned brooch, so you could wear it with either a silver chain or a gold chain or even a velvet choker.

If you’ve ever wanted to own a genuine vintage Chanel brooch, now you can.

I can really see this adding the perfect touch to your LBD,  jeans and a sweater or jacket.  It’s such a gorgeous statement piece of jewellery, plus it comes with this lovely history and such a beautiful transformation.

Your jewellery journey begins with a piece of wearable history by Porsha Bella Jewellery.

*You are purchasing the pendant only.  Chains shown are purely for advertising and are not for sale.

*Please note, the buttons used in all of my creations are second hand, antique or vintage, therefore they will show signs of their previous lives.  Some scratches, tiny dents, some enamel wear and even tarnishing.  I cannot guarantee the quality or longevity of these buttons.  In some cases there can be colour variations, and plating lift during the polishing process, this is unavoidable.  I’m unable to refund or replace buttons that break or crack.  Although I do put every button through rigorous testing to do my best to ensure their longevity.  *Disclaimer… I’m not able to guarantee the longevity of any buttons that have crystals or pearls used.

Unlike costume jewellery, my jewellery is professionally hand crafted using traditional Goldsmith techniques and genuine, solid precious metals, so therefore you can wear *some of your Porsha Bella pieces whilst swimming, showering and washing.  These activities shouldn’t damage or discolour the precious metals.  I never take my jewellery off.  However, you may need to polish your jewellery a little more frequently if you want that shiny, brand new look.  If you treat your Porsha Bella creation, like the treasure of history it is, you should have an heirloom piece that will stand the test of time.  If you have any concerns about how to care for this piece, then please reach out to me and I can help you with tips on getting a long and happy wear life out of it.

*Designer buttons have no affiliation with the brand or fashion house of their origin.  I do my best to ensure all designer buttons are genuine and from a reputable source.  Porsha Bella designer button creations are not sold on behalf of or in conjunction with the brand.  The designer buttons are second hand, vintage or antique, with all rights removed and protected by the second hand market.

* Your Porsha Bella Jewellery purchases are shipped using LaPoste France.  Whilst international tracking is used, there is NO insurance for loss or damage during shipping.  When you complete your purchase, you are agreeing to your piece being shipped without insurance.  If you want to have the shipment insured, please contact me before checking out & I can provide you with a quote for shipping and insurance.